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Toileting and intimate care in schools and nurseries

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

Explains what intimate care is and what schools and nurseries should do under the Equality Act 2010, with key points from statutory guidance. Helps staff and parents understand a child’s right to support.

Intimate care plan template

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

A template for nurseries and schools to record a child’s continence needs, routines, staff training and contacts, agreed with parents. Helps everyone give consistent, respectful intimate care.

Understanding potential health issues: information sheet for secondary staff

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

An overview of health conditions that are more common in people with Down syndrome, how to spot them and how they may affect a student’s learning and wellbeing at secondary school.

Vision and eye care: information sheet for secondary staff

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

Explains common vision needs for students with Down syndrome, including glasses and visual access to learning. Gives secondary staff practical ways to make visual materials clear and easy to use.

Othello: simplified complete play pack

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

A simplified version of Othello at functional skills level 1, with multiple choice questions for each section. Helps secondary staff support students with Down syndrome to understand the play and its themes.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: simplified complete play pack

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

A simplified, scene-by-scene version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at functional skills level 2, for secondary staff to help students with Down syndrome follow the story and take part in English lessons.

SEP: Twelfth Night, simplified scenes and questions

By Natasha Aidinyantz22 October 2026

Scene-by-scene summaries of Twelfth Night, simplified to functional skills levels, with multiple choice questions. Helps secondary students with Down syndrome follow the play and check their understanding.

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  • About
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    • Positive about Down syndrome
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    • Research
    • Meet the team
    • Our Patrons
    • Jobs
    • Contact us
  • Parents
    • Expecting a baby
      • Frequently asked questions
    • New Parents
      • Frequently asked questions
      • Breastfeeding & Weaning
    • Preschool
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Young People and Adults
    • Adult social care
    • Dads
    • Grandparents
    • Transitions
    • Toilet Training
    • Online Community Groups
    • Local Support Groups
    • Health
    • Wellbeing
    • Guide to Financial Planning
  • Professionals
    • Early Years Education
      • Early Years Development Programme
    • Primary Education
      • Primary Education Programme
      • Individualised behaviour support service
    • Secondary Education Programme
    • Transitions
    • Free healthcare training
    • Health Visitor
    • Maternity Care
    • Paediatrician
    • Health
      • Alopecia
      • Audiology
      • Constipation
      • Diabetes
      • Eye Care
      • Feeding
      • Heart
      • Hirschprung’s Disease
      • Infantile Spasms
      • Infections
      • Maternity Care
      • Physical Development
      • Sleep Apnoea
      • Speech and Language
      • Toilet Training for professionals
      • Wellbeing
  • Resources
    • Blog & News
    • About Down syndrome
      • Advocates with Down syndrome
      • Family stories
      • New parent book
    • Expecting a baby
    • New Parents
    • Preschool
    • Primary School
    • Toilet Training
    • Health
    • Podcasts
  • Training
  • Support us
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